The newspapers of Tuesday, March 10, report on various topics, while the divisions in ODM continue to increase after the group led by Edwin Sifuna vowed to defy the leader of the party, Oburu Oginga.
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1. Nation Today Read
This newspaper reports on the division in the ODM party, where some members have vowed to boycott the meeting A joint meeting of the Parliamentary Group (PG) called by the President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga.
MPs who support Linda Mwananchi have said they will not attend the joint session on Tuesday March 10.
In what appears to be a continuation of their opposition to the Government, the members have said they cannot attend the session that will be used to pass the agenda 10 report.
The agreement on the agenda was signed by Ruto and the deceased Raila Odinga on March 7 last year.
The terms of the agreement are for the contents to be implemented within one year, but the members say it has not been done.
The members mentioned the action of the police to continue disrupting the meetings of the opposition, the delay in compensation for the victims of protest that, and the rise in the cost of living are some of the reasons why they boycotted the meeting.
Speaking to Taifa Today, those who confirmed that they will not attend the State House are ODM deputy leader and Vihiga senator, Godfrey Osotsi and MPs Anthony Kibagendi (Kitutu Chache South), Caleb Amisi (Saboti) and Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula).
2. Daily Nation
This newspaper reports on the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), which President William Ruto signed into law on Monday, March 10.
The expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be the first project to be funded through the newly established fund.
The project, previously awarded to India’s Adani Group under a PPP scheme, has sparked debate over transparency and long-term control of the strategic asset.
Speaking at the Nairobi Palace, Ruto said;
“The expansion of the airport will be created with approximately Sh20 billion in equity participation from the National Infrastructure Fund and local institutional investors,” describing the law as “a new way to finance our development.”
He stressed that mobilizing domestic capital will reduce dependence on foreign funding and reduce the risks associated with currency volatility.
The President explained that the fund aims to increase capital up to 12 times, the possibility of collecting KSh 1.2 trillion for infrastructure projects and reaching KSh 5 trillion in the next decade.
He focused on governance protections, including a governing body, an independent board, and parliamentary oversight.
3. The Star
This newspaper reports on President William Ruto’s strategy to return to power for a second term in 2027.
The president is developing a broad political strategy aimed at dealing with an emerging opposition coalition determined to prevent his re-election.
Opposition leaders are striving to build a unity similar to the coalition that ended Kanu’s rule in 2002, hoping to unite the anti-Ruto forces into a single bloc.
At the same time, Ruto is strengthening his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party through local elections and internal structures, positioning it as a national political entity before 2027.
His plan includes penetrating opposition strongholds, reorganizing party networks, and funding development projects, such as the proposed Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund, to gain voter support.
He has increased his visit to the regions that rejected him in 2022, promising large investments and launching programs aimed at youth, women and small businesses.
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